ESET HOME Security vs McAfee Mobile Security
ESET HOME Security
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McAfee Mobile Security
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| Figure | ESET HOME Security | McAfee Mobile Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 9 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.9 (#12) | 8.3 (#32) |
| Company | ESET was founded in 1992 and has its headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia. | McAfee describes itself as focused on protecting people and lists its headquarters at 6220 America Center Drive, San Jose, California 95002, USA. |
| Device limit | 15 | The mobile page says a subscription can cover up to five devices, while also describing protection for unlimited devices; the unlimited-device plans are limited to supported household devices owned for personal, non-commercial use and subject to a fair use policy. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Support | ESET lists technical support and troubleshooting resources for home customers. | McAfee says its support website offers self-help options and ways to contact its support team. |
| Supported platforms | The download page offers installers for Windows, macOS, and Android, and the protection plans page lists iOS features including VPN and ESET HOME management. | Android,iOS |
Plans
ESET HOME Security
- EssentialPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
- UltimatePrice not published
- ESET HOME Security Essential$59.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security Premium$79.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security UltimatePrice not published
McAfee Mobile Security
- Monthly Standard Subscription$2.99 a month
- Monthly Advanced Subscription$9.99 a month
- Monthly Plus Subscription$9.99 a month
- Total Protection Monthly$9.99 a month
- McAfee+ Advanced Monthly$19.99 a month
- Yearly Standard Subscription$29.99 a year
- Yearly Plus Subscription$79.99 a year
- Total Protection Yearly$99.99 a year
- McAfee+ Advanced Yearly$199.99 a year
In their own words
ESET HOME Security
ESET HOME Security is a paid set of home-security subscriptions for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS coverage, with functionality varying by operating system. Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans provide real-time protection against malware, ransomware, viruses, phishing, and emerging threats, plus secured browser mode, a privacy extension, firewall, and Wi-Fi protections. Parental controls are included, while a password manager is not. Premium adds unlimited VPN traffic and encryption for sensitive files, with VPN access covering up to 40 countries. Ultimate adds router VPN support and identity features including dark-web scanning, credit-report monitoring, and identity recovery services. ESET describes recovery help from US-based Certified Protection Experts as available 24/7 with $1M insurance. The ESET HOME portal and mobile app manage installations across devices. A free 30-day trial requires no credit card, but there is no free plan. Essential is $59.99 a year and Premium $79.99 a year; Ultimate has no displayed price.
McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.